Chapter 464 - 464 345 New Member Joins

464: Chapter 345: New Member Joins 464: Chapter 345: New Member Joins The lighting in Bena’s home was a rather dim yellow, which could give a warm feeling when in a good mood, but seemed somewhat oppressive when one’s spirits were low.

The empty wine bottles on the floor had been cleaned up that morning, and the home environment had returned to its usual appearance.

Although there were still some stains on the carpet and walls, it was much better than being completely disordered, as if filled with trash.

Yet, things were no longer the same, and even though the surroundings were arranged as if nothing had happened, it was merely self-deception.

No matter how much everything was dressed up like before, it could only add to the sentimentality of memories.

Biting her lip hard, Bena looked at the two people in front of her, her eyes not filled with excitement at seeing Extraordinary Power, like Aaron’s.

In her view, rather than obtaining the so-called Extra-ordinary Power, she would have preferred none of this had happened at all, to turn back time to before the tragedy, to when her parents were still by her side…

However, a reality that had already occurred could not be changed by one’s will.

Despite telling herself repeatedly to be strong, Bena couldn’t help but secretly turn her head away and wipe her tears multiple times.

This action of hers, of course, was seen by Zhang Xiaoman, who had just heard about the woman’s tragic experiences from Aaron when he arrived.

Lord Bear had also just learned that this young girl, who had been trying to help him, had suffered through such dark moments before his arrival.

Recalling her hateful expression when facing the monster, Lord Bear found the reason for it all, and could only reluctantly sigh.

Even though he had become an Awakener and could easily kill those creatures that seemed devilish to ordinary people,

in the face of life and death, the power in his hands still seemed so insignificant.

Perhaps, even with Lord Star Lord’s ability, he would be powerless…

For a moment, silence fell within the room, and the atmosphere became somewhat tense.

Even Aaron, who had been looking forward to achieving his dreams, was influenced by this and began to calm his somewhat excited mood.

The only sound left in the hall was the rustling of Lord Bear wrapping his wounds with bandages.

“Ah…”

A soft sigh sounded, like a whisper from beyond this world, seemingly from a dream’s Awakener, pulling back everyone whose thoughts had begun to wander too far.

Having become an Awakener, and enhanced with Spirit Detection Technique and Constitution Enhancement, Lord Bear also keenly noticed changes in the surrounding Dark Energy, as if the entire room had imperceptibly shaken.

Zhang Xiaoman slowly removed his hood from his head, and then, looking at Aaron, began to speak slowly:

“Aaron Griffin, once a Shadow Descendant, whose ancestors were Trackers of the Moon Shadow Sanctum, I have always admired their deeds, but…”

He paused here, his gaze seeming to pierce through endless time and space, seeing those Griffin ancestors who once hunted evil creatures in the dark.

“However, what I regret is that in these three hundred years, even they have faded away during this silent period…”

Upon hearing these words, Aaron’s eyes involuntarily began to widen, the emotions he had just managed to suppress were once again stirred up.

“This, this…

may I ask, Lord Star Lord, what kind of people were my ancestors?

Were they all Demon Hunters?

Can I, can I join you?

I want to restore the glory of the Griffin Family!”

“Demon Hunters…?”

Zhang Xiaoman muttered softly, then smiled and shook his head.

“Demon Hunter is merely a term from folklore.

Your ancestors, being Trackers, were not merely hunters who hunted monsters…”

He stood up from his chair and began to pace slowly in the hall, saying:

“The responsibility that Trackers need to shoulder is much more significant than that of Demon Hunters you have in mind.

The purpose and conviction of mere combat have starkly different distinctions…”

“Trackers, though named for tracking, truly aim to guard.

The existence of Moon Shadow Sanctum is to protect this world eroded by Alien Species, not just for the bounty.

This, you will gradually understand…”

After saying this, Zhang Xiaoman did not continue the discussion about Trackers anymore but suddenly stopped, turned around to look at Aaron, his eyes’ silvery glow as if piercing into one’s soul, making the other somewhat flustered.

“As for you, Aaron Griffin.

I am aware of your performance and your actions during this recent period.

You say you hope to join our organization, and I have no doubt about your determination…”

“However, sometimes, having determination is not enough.

In facing monsters, a firm will is important, but one’s own strength is also indispensable.

With your current strength, it would be quite difficult to handle these difficulties…”

Upon hearing this, Aaron immediately lifted his head, his face expressing determination and anticipation mixed with a bit of urgency.

“Lord Star Lord, please give me this chance!

I know my strength is trivial, but I will certainly strive to improve it.

I am willing to return to the Moon Shadow Sanctum and become a Tracker, to devote my all in resisting those monsters!”

Zhang Xiaoman saw how much he had said in one breath and understood what this fellow meant.

With his keen outlook, it was not hard to see what kind of person Aaron really was.

In the face of such Extraordinary Power, even business magnates like Su Fu could not help but step into it.

How could a young man like Aaron, who has always actively pursued the transcendent, possibly talk about giving up?

“Since you’ve said so, in consideration of the Griffin Family, I can give you a chance.

Whether you can seize it, that would depend on yourself…”

“However, one thing I need to correct you on is that our organization is not the Moon Shadow Sanctum.

The former Moon Shadow Sanctum has long vanished in the river of time.

As for our specific identity, I can’t tell you that yet, you will find out in time…”

Aaron, upon hearing this, was overjoyed, eagerly expressing his willingness to undergo any test.

Zhang Xiaoman nodded.

He was originally here to recruit subordinates, so the so-called tests naturally wouldn’t be too outrageous.

It was merely about having Lord Bear design a set of hellish training plans for him.

With guidance from professionals, he believed it should be manageable to complete.